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Bridal party gifts

glitzy07glitzy07
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in Minnesota-Minneapolis and St. Paul

As my last two months are winding down, I'm starting to hammer through my to-do list.  One of the things I still need to get done is figuring out bridal party and parent gifts. 

So here I am, wondering what some of my fellow brides are doing?  I was thinking of getting some variety of these clutches for each girl: http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoppyPunch but I can't think of what else could go with it. 

The other idea I had was one of these custom frames, which I saw at an art show last year: http://www.paintedstuf.com/What_s_New.php 

I have no idea at all what to do for the guys, because I don't want to be generic and give them engraved flasks (I'd rather not encourage getting wasted before the ceremony...). 

Also, I'm curious how much other people are spending on their BMs, GMs and parents, if you're willing to share.

TIA!

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Re: Bridal party gifts

  • kellyfrankskellyfranks
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    edited December 2011
    I am going with different gifts for each person.  My spending limit is $60 per attendant.  I have gotten things like a teapot with nice tea and a french press with coffee.  Also, I got them all matching necklaces from etsy to wear on the wedding day.  
    Hope this helps!
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  • shan87shan87
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    edited December 2011
    I spent between $65-$75 for each BM. I got them the following

    1. Coach Clutch
    2. Handmade Coozie


    3. Earrings from Target ($5)



    6. Handmade Bracelets (2 different kinds, 1 BM the other for Jr BM)





    7. Sterling Silver Amethyst Necklace from (http://www.silverjewelryclub.com/) $10
    8. Aluminum Water Bottle of the Jr BMs (< $10) - Old Navy
    9. Peace/Love Totes for Jr BMs - Old Navy
    10. Sunglasses for them all (purchased 12 pairs online for $30 Miamibulksunglasses)
    11. Old Navy Flip Flops to wear at the reception (their shoes for the ceremony were 4ins)
    12. Embroidered Tote for each to put all the stuff in ($12 each)






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  • shan87shan87
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    edited December 2011
    Oh and as for GM an Parent's

    H got all the guys
    1. cuff links with their initials from ThingsRemebered.
    2. Knife with their initials on one side and funny saying on the other (also ThingsRemebered)
    3. Pint Glass

    For our Parents
    1. H got his Dad a name plate from ThingsRememebered. (His Dad owns his own business)
    2. I got both Moms an embroidered hankerchief from esty. They had cute mother/daughter and mother/daughter-in-law sayings
    3. I am making both Mom's a Mixbook of wedding pictures.
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  • SSaltzman87SSaltzman87 member
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    edited December 2011
    I plan on getting my BMs all something different because they all have varied taste in things. Not sure exactly what I'll get them yet, but I have a lot of time to figure it out :-P All I know is, I probably won't spend more than $40-50 on each of them. I also plan on covering half or all of the cost for their hair depending on how much that turns out to be.

    I'm not sure what FI is planning to get for the GMs. For the parents, not quite sure but we've thrown around the idea of getting them really high amounts in gift cards to nice restaurants in the area. Then for Christmas/Hannukah we'd make them personalized photo books of wedding pictures.
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  • hippoloverhippolover member
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    edited December 2011
    Shan=where did you get the coach clutchs? I would love to get my BM these but can't find them at a decent price.
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  • wittyschaffywittyschaffy member
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    edited December 2011
    I got my Bridesmaids personalized notecards with their names on them (just blank ones from Shutterfly or Vistaprint), a really nice power pen, and an emergency kit/makeup bag.

    DH chose customized pub signs and poker weights for the guys.
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  • shainabironshainabiron member
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    edited December 2011
    I got my BMs and spent $50-60 each
    -Coach wristlet (each their favorite color)
    -earrings from an etsy.com shop
    -bracelets (I made them)
    -flip flops from Old Navy

    The groomsmen and ushers are getting a set of four beer mugs with the their last initial engraved on it ($30/set from Target.com) and a tie ($10 from Men's Wearhouse).

    The groom's father is getting golf club head covers, MOG sapphire necklace, MOB earrings, uncle of the bride (walking me down the aisle) is getting cuff links. 

    HTH!
     

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  • shan87shan87
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_bridal-party-gifts-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:81Discussion:4e846d24-06bd-4845-9ee8-23e402466896Post:7e3d3e5a-18ed-427d-9690-2a9a983d5ac9">Re: Bridal party gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]Shan=where did you get the coach clutchs? I would love to get my BM these but can't find them at a decent price.
    Posted by hippolover[/QUOTE]

    Coach outlet store in Albertville. They range from $40-79 depending on size. They usually give out 30% coupons when you walk in as well. (They did last friday when I was there and the week before)
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  • nordkenordke member
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    edited December 2011
    Love the clutch purses that you're planning to give! Wish I would've found those! I'm spending about $50-$60 per BM. Got them necklace/earrings, some ballet flat shoes for the reception and then am paying for their mani's/pedi's. FI is getting his GM a personalized bottle of Crown Royal (their drink of choice. Can order free labels to personalize on their website) and personalized beer mugs. Not very original for either BM or GM, but we think they'll like their gifts. We're waiting to do parents gifts after the wedding when we get the pics back and can make a photo book for them.
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  • glitzy07glitzy07
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_bridal-party-gifts-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:81Discussion:4e846d24-06bd-4845-9ee8-23e402466896Post:0c481a9b-e5a1-46b6-bab2-5b13e09b789f">Re: Bridal party gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]I got my Bridesmaids personalized notecards with their names on them (just blank ones from Shutterfly or Vistaprint), a really nice power pen, and an emergency kit/makeup bag. DH chose customized pub signs and poker weights for the guys.
    Posted by wittyschaffy[/QUOTE]

    Can I ask where you got the customized pub signs?  That sounds like something up my FI's alley.

    Thanks!
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  • wittyschaffywittyschaffy member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_minnesota-minneapolis-st-paul_bridal-party-gifts-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:81Discussion:4e846d24-06bd-4845-9ee8-23e402466896Post:3167a115-917f-42b8-960d-39c0f7bc6a9f">Re: Bridal party gifts</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Bridal party gifts : Can I ask where you got the customized pub signs?  That sounds like something up my FI's alley. Thanks!
    Posted by glitzy07[/QUOTE]

    My DH was responsible for them but I think it was along the lines of this site.  they look similar anyway!  <a href="http://www.groomsmengift.com/mm5/merchant.mvc">http://www.groomsmengift.com/mm5/merchant.mvc</a>?
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